The 2010 NZSA Manuscript Assessment Programme
An assessment can assist an author improve the quality of their work, by providing constructive critiquing and suggestions for improvement. This can be enormously helpful for a writer when considering a new draft of their work.
A selection panel will choose 10 successful applicants and match them with an assessor who specialises in the genre in which the applicant writes. The programme is open to writers of poetry, fiction, short fiction, and non-fiction.
For the 2010 programme we are also offering 3 designated places for mid-career writers. We define a mid-career writer as one who has published a minimum of 3 books and a maximum of six. These places could be useful for a mid-career writer who is exploring a new genre, or who would like a fresh perspective on a current project.
For an application form please contact the NZSA national office by emailing programmes@nzauthor.org.nz or visit our website. Deadline for applications is 31 August.
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NZ Society of AuthorsThe NZ Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc) is the principal advocate for the professional interests of New Zealand's writers. Protecting basic rights to freedom of expression, working to improve income and conditions, promoting New Zealand writing and literary culture.
Branches: Northland, Auckland, Central Districts, Wellington, Top of the South, Canterbury and Otago/Southland.
We also run member only programmes such as our mentor programme,manuscript assessment programme and a manuscript appraisal service; administers awards and fellowships; provide advice on aspects of publishing including contracts. We help members negotiate fair contracts with publishers and also assist them in dealing with disputes such as non-payment of royalties etc. Check out our website for more information- www.authors.org.nz
